Name:
Lisa Parrott
Specialties:
All saxophones, clarinet, theory, jazz and classical.
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Neighborhoods:
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education
Saxophone lessons with Lee Konitz – 1997.
Saxophone/Composition lessons with Steve Coleman – 1993.
Lessons with: Dale Barlow, Howie Smith, Don Burrows, Vincent Herring, Geri Allen – 1986–1991.
Associate Diploma in Jazz Studies from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (with merit) – 1989.
Saxophone/ Clarinet/ Piano studies (classical and jazz) – 1976-89.
awards
5th place in the 69th Annual Downbeat Readers Poll for Baritone Saxophone
Australia Council grant to study with Lee Konitz – 1997.
Third place, Wangaratta Jazz Festival saxophone competition – 1995.
Australia Council grant to study with Steve Coleman – 1993.
Nominated for a MO Award for Best Female Jazz Performer of the Year – 1991/92.
biography
Lisa first came to New York in 1993, and received two Australia Council for the Arts grants to study in New York with saxophonists/composers Steve Coleman and Lee Konitz. Her career has taken off in NY as a sideperson as well as a leader. She received recognition for her baritone saxophone playing in the 69th Annual Downbeat Readers Poll where she placed 5th. Lisa has performed with such great musicians as - Dave Brubeck, Nancy Wilson, Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops, Diane Schuur, Gregory Hines, Rachel Z, Cindy Blackman, Gunther Schuller, Clifford Barbaro, Denis Charles, Lea Delaria, Jason Linder’s Big Band, DIVA, Rob Reddy’s Horn Choir, the Jimmy Heath Big Band and the Jimmy Dorsey Big Band.
endorsements
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my teaching approach
All ages & levels are welcome from beginners to advanced. I have always taught as well as played, so I have been professionally playing & teaching for 23 years now. I enjoy teaching and inspiring students to discover new things in themselves, & I pride myself in finding creative ways in helping students to reach new levels of playing and enjoyment! Laughter and jamming are included..